Author Archives: Richard AH White

VISOR (Visually Impaired Society of Richmond) has just received £4200 of National Lottery funding to help them continue their work assisting people with visual impairment. The charity, run entirely by volunteers, offers advice, support, and social activities to blind and … Continue reading →

Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth councils’ Chief Executive Mike Jackson has announced that he will be leaving in the autmn after less than two years in the job, due to ‘personal family reasons’. The leaders of both councils praised Mr Jackson for … Continue reading →

As has been noted several times on this site, one of the main objections to the planning applications at the Stag Brewery is the reduction of ‘affordable housing’ to 7%. The Council has justified its position on the basis of … Continue reading →

The Garden Market at the Hare & Hounds will be open from from 11-1pm. Exhibitors this week are  Jodie Robertson from Jodie Designer Travel  Jane Cox from Jane Cox Photography   Georgie Bahoshy from Tropic Skincare  Jess Campbell from Fairytale … Continue reading →

If you want to make a Comment on any Post in the Blog go to the bottom of the email you receive from ChildLawObserver10’s Blog where you will find a BLUE BOX. Click on the Comment and it will take … Continue reading →

It is apparent that lime bikes are a convenience for many cyclists. But their indiscriminate dumping adds to urban and park pollution and sometimes even danger for pedestrians. Is it not time that providers controlled their users more efficiently? When … Continue reading →

The Council gave some astonishing evidence to the Inspectors at the end of the Public Examination of their 2024 Local Plan in relation to affordable housing. They sought to justify the low percentage at the Stag Brewery and other areas … Continue reading →

The Stag Brewery development on the east side of Ship Lane, if approved, would comprise alterations and extensions to existing buildings and erection of buildings varying in height from three to nine storeys plus a basement of one to two … Continue reading →

FiSH is a neighbourhood community support scheme, established in 1963, which helps the people of Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen, in particular the older members, and those who may feel isolated and lonely. FiSH came about after a discussion between … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Sarah Olney on her victory and a much increased majority, with a 55% share of the total vote. And congratulations to the voters of the Richmond Park constituency with a turnout of 75% which must be one of … Continue reading →